
Michigan Lake Profile – Pickerel Lake, Newaygo County
Biologists collected 1,268 fish representing 18 species in the 2017 survey.

Biologists collected 1,268 fish representing 18 species in the 2017 survey.

As the official start of summer nears, action heating up in fisheries across the state.

Fishing in and around Lake Michigan is the news these days, with a solid bite across the board.

Frustrating fishing for loyal fraternity of perch anglers on big lake.

The walleye bite on Lake Erie continues its strong run with anglers in both the Western and Central Basins producing quick limits. On inland lakes, anglers are starting to turn some saugeyes, and they’re also

Walleye fishing has been extra good on a number of waters the last few weeks.

Bluegill are starting to spawn in many lakes and ponds across the state. And with water temperatures now well into the 70s, the bite is both turning on and slowing, depending on the targeted species.

The best opportunity in years to renew, or begin, your acquaintance with drifting and casting for western Lake Erie walleye should occur in the next couple of weeks.

Anglers were dealt several warm and windy days over the past week, but fishing continues to be pretty good when they get out.
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